Description
I am Anagama Rectilinear Vase No. 10. Like an old building—structured, weathered, and softened over time. I carry those lines, with a quiet nature and history etched into every surface.
Curator’s Notes
Like its cylindrical counterpart, Anagama Rectilinear Vase No.11 introduces a geometric presence into Iwata-san’s collection. The multifaceted, flat surfaces give it a bold, angular feel, yet there’s something almost natural about it. The ashen textures and the subtle layering of colors on its surface created from the anagama kiln feel as if moss has quietly overgrown the vase, softening its sharp lines. It reminds us of weathered old brick buildings—where the roughness of time meets the precision of geometry. This piece balances those contrasts beautifully, offering a timeless connection between the man-made and the organic.
Anagama No.10 – Rectilinear Vase was curated by Angélique Chmielewski
Designer/Maker
Artist: Keisuke Iwata
Specifications
Dimensions:
1.8″ (w) x 1.9″ (l) x 2.5″ (h) or 46mm (w) x 48mm (w) x 64mm (h
Weight:
0.4 lbs or 0.2 kg
Materials:
Ceramic
Details
- One-of-a-kind functional sculpture vase handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan
- Flowers and water can be contained through two small holes at the top surface
- Water can be inserted into the small holes via a liquid syringe or by submerging the vase in a bucket of water
- Created using an ancient Japanese ceramic technique that involves an Anagama woodfired kiln, fired once a year in a ceremonial process by Keisuke Iwata
- Anagama works are each unique to the clay’s own intimate interactions with the flames and ash
- Watertight material
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